A Good American Boy

Rap superstar Kanye West and MTV VJ Sway Calloway recently gave three young vets who just returned from the Iraq war the surprise of their lives!
Kanye and Sway dropped in unexpectedly at the homes of the vets to listen to the soldiers’ stories and express gratitude for their service.
MTV was there to capture the visits on camera (of course).
You can see all the powerful, moving moments from the visits on MTV, July 28th.
Kanye said, “There are hundreds of veterans out there who are falling through the cracks. They make the ultimate sacrifices for us by laying down their lives, but it seems like a lot of them just get forgotten about. I know my music inspires and helps a lot of people, but you can always do more. I teamed up with MTV and took the opportunity to share the spotlight with these veterans and hear their stories. I went to their homes to listen and get their firsthand experiences. I wanted to hear their stories.”
Kanye and Sway didn’t just listen.
On behalf of MTV and the Dr. Donda West Foundation ├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ named in honor of the rapper’s late mother ├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ the duo gave each veteran a life-changing gift, from paying off their debts to taking care of their rent or tuition.
God bless the US of Kanye (and MTV)!
[Image via Mavrix Online.]